BIKING
UNPLUGGED –no e-bikes– (see p 13)
Hotel Marqués de Riscal
FRANCE
Atlantic Ocean
› Savor Rioja’s bold red wines, which pair perfectly jamón serrano , ripe green olives and thick slices of Manchego › Luxuriate in the artistry and comfort of Hotel Marqués de Riscal, designed by famed architect Frank Gehry with ribbons of pink, gold and silver titanium built to evoke Marqués de Riscal wine bottles › Absorb Basque Country’s rich and colorful culture as you immerse yourself in its language, customs and gastronomy › Cycle along sections of the Camino de Santiago and discover a breathtaking coastal pilgrimage route › Admire the half-timbered houses that line the streets of Saint- Jean-de-Luz and lead to the Bay of Biscay’s shimmering waves Cruise through a gorgeous trifecta of scenery past seaside towns, the verdant Pyrenees and Spain’s multihued vineyards. Part French, part Spanish, it’s a land with a history and identity all its own. French Pyrenees & Spain’s Rioja Wine Region Basque Country
Biarritz
Bayonne
St-Jean-de-Luz
Bilbao
Bidarray
St-Etienne- de-Baigorry
French Pyrenees
Sierra de Cantabria
PARIS
Laguardia
Elciego
MADRID
SPAIN
6 Days • Levels 2-5 • Apr–Oct $5,399 to $6,049 / person double occ. (single occ. from $1,200 )
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